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St Louis wedding photographer

ST LOUIS
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Prioritizing Purposeful Over Expected

for a gallery that could only ever belong to you.

YOUR STORY,
TOLD FRAME by FRAME

Your wedding links the families you came from to the home you’ve found in each other.

Honoring that connection requires an expert eye that looks past the expected to capture the true depth and energy of your specific story.

St Louis wedding photography
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Wedding photographer in St Louis
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hi, I'M CHELSEA

A ST. LOUIS MO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Love stories are my specialty

I know what it's like to marry your best friend. I married mine in 2017. And I've had the privilege of witnessing and photographing others' love stories for over a decade now. 

With care, creativity, and steadfast commitment, I'll design an experience where your picture-perfect moments naturally unfold. And I'll deliver images that tell your story. And tell it well.

Her calm and kind demeanor make every interaction enjoyable, and her keen eye for detail ensures every shot is perfect.

Chelsea has this magical way of capturing moments that are both authentic and beautiful.

KATE TURNER
(Creative Director | Kate & Co.) 

THE PORTFOLIO

CLASSIC IMAGES MADE of EXTRAORDINARY LOVE STORIES

No matter what trends come and go, my style will always be clean and classic. I focus on creating images that emulate the enduring look of film—ensuring your story stands the test of time.


View the galleries below featuring meaningful wedding days, beautiful light, and joy-filled love stories.

Ceremony exit at Bellerive Country Club

BELLERIVE

Wedding reception St Louis

WESTWIND HILLS

Four Seasons wedding

FOUR SEASONS

AS FEATURED IN

THE CHELSEA LIEFER PROMISE

AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE
you can rely on

As your St Louis wedding photographer, I promise to provide a deeply personal experience that blends my commitment to creativity with your personal love story. And with my proven reputation for serving others well, you can trust me to follow through —every time.

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Bride and groom with vintage Porsche in Lafayette Square St. Louis
Bride with champagne getting ready in suite at Ritz Carlton St. Louis

HERE'S HOW WE'LL BEGIN:


  • 01

    personal
    CONNECTION + INSIGHT 

    We'll start by getting on a call to connect. We'll talk through your plans, and I'll gather insight into your dreams, desires, and expectations.

  • 02

    consistent
    GUIDANCE + REASSURANCE 

    As you plan your wedding, I'll listen, advise, and encourage you. And provide step-by-step guidance that allows you to relax into the experience. 

  • 03

    joyful
    MOMENTS + MEMORY-MAKING 

    I'll map out a solid yet flexible plan to capture sweet smiles, joyful tears, and genuine moments as they occur. All while you simply take it all in.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ELEVATED EXPERIENCE I’LL CREATE FOR YOU, CLICK BELOW.

Bride and groom exiting catholic wedding ceremony at Old Cathedral St. Louis
A bride and groom outdoors under trees, smiling during the first look, with the groom in a blue suit and the bride in a white wedding dress and veil.
Outdoor cocktail hour setup with tables covered in floral tablecloths, decorated with flower arrangements, surrounded by tan chairs, string lights above, in a patio area with trees and a brick house in the background.

The photos turned out beautiful and working with Chelsea was the easiest part of our wedding.

She came in with a lot of ideas for photos but listened to us about what we wanted to do. Then she tailored everything to what we were looking for.

ASHLEY

GET IN TOUCH

Because you have a beautiful story to tell